École néo-fauviste (XX) - Fenêtre sur la Méditerranée - NO RESERVE

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Estimate  € 400 - € 500
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Fenêtre sur la Méditerranée - NO RESERVE, an original Fauvist oil painting from France, dating to 1980–1990, sold with frame.

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French Fauvist school, 20th century

Mediterranean interior with views of the sea

Attractive oil painting belonging to the French Fauvist school of the 20th century, representing a luminous interior open to a Mediterranean landscape.

The composition is articulated through a large opening framed by shutters, from which the sea and coastal architecture between palm trees and abundant vegetation can be seen. In the foreground, a chair with floral motifs, various potted plants and a rug give the scene a marked intimate and domestic character.

The work stands out especially for its extraordinary chromatic richness, built through a deliberately intense combination of pinks, turquoise, blues, greens, oranges and whites. Color emancipates itself from a strictly naturalistic representation to become the true protagonist of the composition, an essential characteristic of the language developed by French Fauvism.

The use of bold contours, simplified shapes and broad flat areas of pure color reinforces this stylistic affiliation. Traditional perspective is deliberately subordinated to the rhythm of the lines and to the chromatic relationships, generating an image of great freshness, spontaneity and decorative strength.

It is especially interesting the relationship established between interior and exterior. The room functions as a frame within the painting itself, guiding the gaze toward the balcony, the tropical vegetation, the palm trees and finally toward the blue of the sea. This integration of domestic space with the Mediterranean landscape recalls a theme widely explored by numerous French artists linked to Fauvism and its developments during the 20th century.

The brushstroke, free and direct, along with the simplification of forms and the expressive use of complementary colors, gives the whole a cheerful and vital character. The work does not seek a photographic reproduction of the space, but a subjective and essentially chromatic interpretation of Mediterranean light.

A painting of great visual impact, intense luminosity and notable decorative presence, representative of the prolonged influence that the Fauvist language exerted on French painting throughout the 20th century.

School: French Fauvism.
Chronology: 20th century.
Style: Fauvism / modern figurative painting.
Genre: interior with Mediterranean landscape.

The work is framed. The frame is offered as a gift to the buyer and is not an integral part of the work, so any potential defect of it will not be grounds for a claim.

It is recommended to carefully observe the photographs, which are an integral part of the description, to assess the conservation state of the work.

Shipping

The work will be carefully and professionally packaged to ensure adequate protection during transport.

Ships destined outside the European Union may be subject to taxes, duties, tariffs and/or customs procedures. These possible costs are the sole responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the price of the work or in the shipping costs.

Also, shipments to islands, insular territories or areas considered remote or difficult to access by transport companies may incur additional costs. Any surcharge applied by the transport company for this reason must be borne by the buyer.

Seller's Story

At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece. Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering. Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context. We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest. At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
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French Fauvist school, 20th century

Mediterranean interior with views of the sea

Attractive oil painting belonging to the French Fauvist school of the 20th century, representing a luminous interior open to a Mediterranean landscape.

The composition is articulated through a large opening framed by shutters, from which the sea and coastal architecture between palm trees and abundant vegetation can be seen. In the foreground, a chair with floral motifs, various potted plants and a rug give the scene a marked intimate and domestic character.

The work stands out especially for its extraordinary chromatic richness, built through a deliberately intense combination of pinks, turquoise, blues, greens, oranges and whites. Color emancipates itself from a strictly naturalistic representation to become the true protagonist of the composition, an essential characteristic of the language developed by French Fauvism.

The use of bold contours, simplified shapes and broad flat areas of pure color reinforces this stylistic affiliation. Traditional perspective is deliberately subordinated to the rhythm of the lines and to the chromatic relationships, generating an image of great freshness, spontaneity and decorative strength.

It is especially interesting the relationship established between interior and exterior. The room functions as a frame within the painting itself, guiding the gaze toward the balcony, the tropical vegetation, the palm trees and finally toward the blue of the sea. This integration of domestic space with the Mediterranean landscape recalls a theme widely explored by numerous French artists linked to Fauvism and its developments during the 20th century.

The brushstroke, free and direct, along with the simplification of forms and the expressive use of complementary colors, gives the whole a cheerful and vital character. The work does not seek a photographic reproduction of the space, but a subjective and essentially chromatic interpretation of Mediterranean light.

A painting of great visual impact, intense luminosity and notable decorative presence, representative of the prolonged influence that the Fauvist language exerted on French painting throughout the 20th century.

School: French Fauvism.
Chronology: 20th century.
Style: Fauvism / modern figurative painting.
Genre: interior with Mediterranean landscape.

The work is framed. The frame is offered as a gift to the buyer and is not an integral part of the work, so any potential defect of it will not be grounds for a claim.

It is recommended to carefully observe the photographs, which are an integral part of the description, to assess the conservation state of the work.

Shipping

The work will be carefully and professionally packaged to ensure adequate protection during transport.

Ships destined outside the European Union may be subject to taxes, duties, tariffs and/or customs procedures. These possible costs are the sole responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the price of the work or in the shipping costs.

Also, shipments to islands, insular territories or areas considered remote or difficult to access by transport companies may incur additional costs. Any surcharge applied by the transport company for this reason must be borne by the buyer.

Seller's Story

At ARTEMISA we specialize in the selection and auction of artworks, antiques, and collectible items, combining experience, passion, and special care in the choosing and presentation of each piece. Throughout our journey we have assembled a catalog of more than 10,000 works, spanning a wide variety of schools, styles, and periods, with particular attention to painting and European art. The pieces mainly come from private collections and other selected sources, which allows us to maintain a broad, diverse, and continually renewing offering. Each work is studied and presented with the aim of providing the collector with rigorous and transparent information, paying special attention to its cataloging, condition, and artistic context. We work for both seasoned collectors and those who are just beginning to discover the world of art, offering—from accessible works to pieces of special historical, artistic, or decorative interest. At ARTEMISA we understand each auction as an opportunity to discover, conserve, and give new life to works with history, connecting them with collectors around the world.
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Details

Artist
École néo-fauviste (XX)
Sold with frame
Yes
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
Fenêtre sur la Méditerranée - NO RESERVE
Technique
Oil painting
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition
Height
70 cm
Width
60 cm
Depiction/theme
Seascape
Style
Fauvism
Period
1980-1990
SpainVerified
2019
Objects sold
100%
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